Football Association of
Ireland (FAI)
Homepage: http://www.fai.ie/
Rules and regulations URL: http://www.fai.ie/pdf/FAI_Rule_Book.pdf
History:
Set up in 1921, FAI is Republic of Ireland’s foremost governing body of football – controlling the activities of all of Ireland's international football teams and is affiliated to FIFA. FAI aims to promote, foster and develop football within the country – which it has been successful in, as there are over 180,000 people play football in Irish football clubs and schools. Many others are involved as coaches, officials and volunteers.
Through its own affiliated
bodies the FAI also organizes all domestic
competitions from the Eircom League and
FAI Carlsberg Cup to the FAI Schools' 6-a-side
competition. Along side these activities,
FAI is also active in the training and education
of players, coaches and officials and aims
to develop better facilities and support
services for all those involved in the game.
